Re: How long of a break do you give a food refuser?
Not highjacking at all. I have the same situation and my questions were answered on the 1st part. Please ask away! There is room for more than my question and I welcome hearing answers to your question. In the wild they are opportunistic feeders and the prey varies in type and size. I want to have a certain schedule, but my schedule is not always the same.
Lately the process has taken longer so I like to have a time that I'm not rushed and can enjoy the feeding. That said, your question is perfect!
Re: How long of a break do you give a food refuser?
Shot down again. Not sure what the deal is. ALL is well with temps, humidity and such, she's not in shed. I tried a night feeding because she was sticking her head out. I thought for sure she would strike. I held the rat in tongs, she was in the S position, the moved up, sniffed, and went back into the hide. I tried another rat with the same result. She curled up in her hide, and I decided to leave the rats in over night. I got up and there they were.
So to the garbage they went and I guess another week will go by. The season is changing here but she's only 1 year, 2 months old.
I guess I'll wait another week.
Re: How long of a break do you give a food refuser?
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Gio
Shot down again. Not sure what the deal is. ALL is well with temps, humidity and such, she's not in shed. I tried a night feeding because she was sticking her head out. I thought for sure she would strike. I held the rat in tongs, she was in the S position, the moved up, sniffed, and went back into the hide. I tried another rat with the same result. She curled up in her hide, and I decided to leave the rats in over night. I got up and there they were.
So to the garbage they went and I guess another week will go by. The season is changing here but she's only 1 year, 2 months old.
I guess I'll wait another week.
The joys of owning Ball Pythons. Even the best of feeders just decide that they don't want to eat from time to time.
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polishmadman
I don't mean to jake this thread, but I have a question that that is a little off the op's question.
Now, my question is, will balls refuse if the feeding schedule is a little erratic?
I feed every 7 to 10 days. It's all due to work schedule. Thanks and sorry in advance.
A little bit of irregularity shouldn't make a BP refuse.
Re: How long of a break do you give a food refuser?
Well, it appears this is the prime time to plead my case for a red tail boa. If the Royal skips the food, instead of wasting rats, I can feed the boa. Doesn't that sound like a reasonable and well thought out plan?
A brilliant plan is starting to unfold.
